Katana vs. Broadsword

Katananoun

A type of Japanese longsword or tr=nihontō, having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.

Katana

A katana (刀 or かたな) is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the tachi, it was used by samurai in feudal Japan and worn with the blade facing upward.

Broadswordnoun

(history) A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and a basket hilt.

Broadswordnoun

A person armed with such a sword.

Broadswordnoun

syn of longsword

Broadswordnoun

A sword with a broad blade and a cutting edge; a claymore.

Broadswordnoun

a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab

Broadswordnoun

a sword with a wide blade, used for cutting rather than thrusting.